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Senior Backend Software Engineer

Promise

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Aug 18, 2025
San Francisco, California, US
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Promise empowers utilities and government agencies to create flexible, affordable solutions for individuals struggling with debt. Our innovative approach to payment plans and relief distribution significantly improves enrollment and recovery rates, helping individuals clear debts faster and reducing delinquencies for our partners.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 7 years of experience developing production software, with a focus on backend systems.
  • Passion for building, operating, and debugging distributed systems at scale. Boundless curiosity, autonomy, and a strong sense of accountability.
  • Proficiency in microservices architecture and hands-on experience with relevant technologies.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and a passion for building and debugging large-scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement microservices that are robust, scalable, and efficient to support our payment and financial products.
  • Spend at least 60% of your time hands-on coding, ensuring high-quality and maintainable code.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance the performance of our distributed systems to ensure high availability and reliability.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Collaborate with the infrastructure team to deploy and manage backend services on cloud platforms like AWS and GCP.

Other

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
  • Experience in the payments or fintech industry is a plus.
  • Experience with Node.js is a plus.
  • Flexible Hybrid Work: We collaborate in office at least three days a week to stay connected and aligned as a team.
  • Promise engages in US government contracts and restricts hiring to US persons, which includes US citizens and permanent residents (e.g., Green Card holders). Additionally, candidates must reside in the US.